Things to do in Troodos Mountains
The Troodos Mountains are another Cyprus. Here, the traditional ways of life still hold sway in the sleepy stone villages that dot the tree-clad valleys. What’s more, these highlands are the spiritual heart of the island. Monasteries such as those of Kykkos, Chrysoroyiatissa and St John Lampadistis attract both the faithful and the curious. And the region’s painted Byzantine churches are so rare and precious that they’re a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can expect luxuriant landscapes and cooler climes, which offer a pleasing contrast to the coast. There are iconic landmarks such as the medieval Tzelefos Bridge, romantic vineyards such as those in the southern slopes and timeworn villages where they still make artisan products. The villages of the Troodos Mountains are the sort of places where you still find old men playing backgammon in coffee shops and old ladies knitting outside their doors.
There’s so much to see and discover, to sample and savour, that the best way to get a snapshot of this fascinating is a guided tour from one of the coastal areas. Most of these excursions visit the top attractions, such as the UNESCO-listed churches and the monasteries, along with wineries.
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Reviews Troodos Mountains
“Would have liked lots more time at Kourion ruins, Kolossi Castle waste of time. Not interested in wine tasting, stayed in old monastery instead. Local meal brilliant, but a long drive to. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly.”
“Advertised as a waterfall experience. The start of the tour we went to some lemon farm? Not sure why, had some fruit and juice and off onto the rest of the trip. The actual waterfall experience ended up being a forced march through the woods, the guide shot off and at one point did not know that a lady had fallen. Saw little of the area we were speeding through was to busy looking at the floor to see were to put my feet. The meal was good for me but those with trout were far from happy.”
“Tour consisted of: Picked up 0830 20 minute stop for lemonade! (While the guide and driver took breakfast probably FOC) 35 minute stop for Kyykos 1.5 hour stop for lunch 25 minute stop for coffee Arrived back at hotel 5 pm Incessant talk on the bus with the guide on religious history of the island (fair enough we're going to a monastery) to her mother speaking 9 languages, her son getting married with 2500 guests, her son meeting the island president for coming 2nd in beach football blah blah”
“The driver was really knowledgeable and informative...we learnt a lot of interesting things. However, the 4x4 was really rough, sitting in the back was uncomfortable and it was difficult to see out of the windows because the seats faced each other rather than forwards. The driver asked us to swap seats but 2 people were unable to do so, so much of the tour was difficult to see. The driver was fast..and possibly unsafe...way over the speed limit and seemed to be showing off along dirt roads.”
